'Development Site' For Sale Sign Back Up in PLG
The listing and ‘Development Site’ for sale sign are back up for 189 Ocean Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, neighboring the 8-story apartment under construction that last year sparked an ill-fated landmarking movement. We called on this property a few weeks ago and were given the indication it was in contract, although the broker declined to…
The listing and ‘Development Site’ for sale sign are back up for 189 Ocean Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, neighboring the 8-story apartment under construction that last year sparked an ill-fated landmarking movement. We called on this property a few weeks ago and were given the indication it was in contract, although the broker declined to give any specific information to protect the privacy of her client (especially after the controversy started by the neighboring sale). The listing says this brick row house, built in 1901, could be replaced by a building up to 22,000 square feet. Prospect-Lefferts Gardens residents aren’t giving up on the landmarking effort and still hope to expand the historic district to include these 12 remaining row houses facing the park. “We’re told that the [Landmark Preservation Commission] will look at the proposal for Ocean Ave again if it’s presented as an extension of the existing PLG Historic District rather than a separate district. That’s what we’re working on now. It will probably not be fast enough to stop Tom from selling his house IF he finds a buyer,” said Bob Marvin, editor of the Lefferts Manor Echo, the neighborhood newsletter.
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“Has the neighborhood given up on getting 189 included in the expanded historic district before a sale goes through?”
No, but the LPC works slowly, so I have no idea if that is practicable.
I think you’re “IF he gets a buyer” caveat is still valid. If he does get a buyer, I think it will be for much less than asking. Has the neighborhood given up on getting 189 included in the expanded historic district before a sale goes through?
I just heard, from a friend who’s a broker, that there was a buyer for #189, which makes my “IF he gets a buyer” comment to Sarah seem rather dumb. OTOH, if there’s a buyer, why are the sign and listing back up? [And why would anyone contemplate a new 22.000 sq.ft. building in this economy?]
There’s no question in my mind that the balance of this row is worthy of landmark protection, something the other homeowners, who have turned down high $$ offers from developers, very much favor.